Intaglio

Rectangular, semi-transparent sard intaglio, with the corners subsequently cut off to make it octagonal; the reverse re-engraved in the Islamic period. The original image shows Tyche (right) with a cornucopia facing Nike, who is descending to crown her with a wreath. On the back a nastaliq inscription in high relief.

Kind

artefact

Date

99 BCE – 1799 CE